Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Lab404 Electronics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your overall experience. They can be "session cookies" (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).
Types of Cookies We Use
Required for the website to function
These cookies are necessary for our website to work properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- Shopping cart functionality (remembering items you've added)
- User authentication (keeping you logged in)
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Session management
- CSRF protection tokens
Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the site to function. Without them, you won't be able to use key features like shopping or account access.
Enhance your experience with personalization
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your preferences (language, currency, region)
- Saving your display settings (dark mode, layout preferences)
- Storing recently viewed products
- Remembering form inputs to save you time
- Providing customized content based on your interests
These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly necessary. You can disable them, though some features may not work as smoothly.
Help us understand how you use our site
We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our site (referral source)
- Which products and categories you browse
- Search terms used on our site
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (city/country level)
Provider: We primarily use Google Analytics. This data is collected anonymously and helps us improve our website and product offerings.
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Deliver relevant advertisements
Marketing cookies track your online activity to help us show you relevant ads:
- Products you've viewed on our site
- Items in your cart or wishlist
- Your interests based on browsing behavior
- Ad performance and effectiveness
- Retargeting across different websites
Partners: We may work with advertising networks like Google Ads and Facebook Pixel to show you relevant ads on other websites.
These cookies may be set by us or third-party advertising partners. You can opt out using the controls described below.
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- View and delete existing cookies
Here are links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain types of tracking:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Interest-based Ads: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as staying logged in or maintaining items in your shopping cart. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
Tracks website usage and performance. Read Google's Privacy Policy.
Payment Processors
Our payment gateway providers (e.g., Stripe) may set cookies for fraud prevention and secure payment processing.
Social Media
Social media sharing buttons may set cookies if you interact with them. These are controlled by the respective social media platforms.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the third parties' websites for more information about their cookie policies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through other methods described in this policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
Questions?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@lab404electronics.com
- Address: 123 Electronics Ave, Tech City, TC 12345
For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.